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Forum: Other Photographic Equipment January 13th 07, 09:42 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.misc
Replies: 1
Views: 688
Posted By scenic_man
Tiffen 801 retainer ring ?

OOP!

I wrote:
I have here on my disk:

I should have written:
I have here on my desk:

dEsk, not dIsk
Forum: Other Photographic Equipment January 13th 07, 07:39 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.misc
Replies: 1
Views: 688
Posted By scenic_man
Tiffen 801 retainer ring ?

I have here on my disk:
* a TIFFEN 801 RETAINER RING MADE IN U.S.A.
* a ring with just the tiniest bit larger outside diameter,
*apparently* the same threads -- either one can screw into...
Forum: Digital SLR Cameras December 17th 06, 06:35 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon D50 center single-spot focus (how to set?)

George K wrote:

From Page 34 of the D50 manual:

"Select Single Area or Dynamic Area for Custom Setting 3 (AF-Area
Mode). Manual focus area selection is not available with Closest
...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 17th 06, 06:35 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
Replies: 26
Views: 1,247
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon D50 center single-spot focus (how to set?)

George K wrote:

From Page 34 of the D50 manual:

"Select Single Area or Dynamic Area for Custom Setting 3 (AF-Area
Mode). Manual focus area selection is not available with Closest
...
Forum: Digital Photography December 17th 06, 06:35 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
Replies: 31
Views: 1,439
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon D50 center single-spot focus (how to set?)

George K wrote:

From Page 34 of the D50 manual:

"Select Single Area or Dynamic Area for Custom Setting 3 (AF-Area
Mode). Manual focus area selection is not available with Closest
...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 17th 06, 06:33 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,alt.photography
Replies: 26
Views: 1,247
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon D50 center single-spot focus (how to set?)

banjo wrote:
"Emily" wrote:
My Nikon D50 almost always chooses the left of three spots to focus.
How do I set the Nikon D50 to always autofocus on the center?
i...
Forum: Digital Photography December 17th 06, 06:33 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,alt.photography
Replies: 31
Views: 1,439
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon D50 center single-spot focus (how to set?)

banjo wrote:
"Emily" wrote:
My Nikon D50 almost always chooses the left of three spots to focus.
How do I set the Nikon D50 to always autofocus on the center?
i...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 14th 06, 06:31 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 42
Views: 1,516
Posted By scenic_man
UV/protection filter recommendations

scenic_man (me, the original poster) wrote:

If this is the wrong group, please direct me to the correct one.

I recently bought a second-hand Tamron 200-400mm zoom for my Nikon.
It didn't...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 14th 06, 06:15 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 42
Views: 1,516
Posted By scenic_man
UV/protection filter recommendations

default wrote:
(. . .)
I have filters from Canon, Hoya, Tiffen, Tamron, Blacks, "General brand",
Kitstar, and Optex and various types within the same brand. (. . .)

I would say go ahead...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 14th 06, 06:09 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 42
Views: 1,516
Posted By scenic_man
UV/protection filter recommendations

William Graham wrote:
In general, you should buy filters to fit the largest
lens you have, and then get step-up rings so they will fit your smaller
lenses. This way, you will save money over...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 13th 06, 06:27 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 42
Views: 1,516
Posted By scenic_man
UV/protection filter recommendations

William Graham wrote:

In general, I would be afraid the sandwich type would deteriorate over time
due to fungus attacks on the glue. Especially if kept in damp tropical
climates like...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 13th 06, 06:18 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 42
Views: 1,516
Posted By scenic_man
UV/protection filter recommendations

jeremy wrote:

In addition to filters, there are also plain, clear glass items that are
designed strictly for protection of the front element. I was looking at
Adorama's site recently, and...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 12th 06, 12:59 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 42
Views: 1,516
Posted By scenic_man
UV/protection filter recommendations

If this is the wrong group, please direct me to the correct one.

I recently bought a second-hand Tamron 200-400mm zoom for my Nikon.
It didn't come with a UV or other filter to physically protect...
Forum: Digital SLR Cameras December 10th 06, 07:53 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
Replies: 29
Views: 1,029
Posted By scenic_man
Bent Pin with Nikon D70s

just bob wrote:
I guess this is one reason SD memory is better: no pins!

Not so sure about that.
My own camera is a D70s w/ the CF card.
It does seem intimidating to have all those delicate...
Forum: 35mm Equipment for Sale December 6th 06, 06:00 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm,alt.photography,rec.photo.marketplace.35mm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,024
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon N80

THO wrote:
In article ,
Carlos Moreno wrote:

Just plain old dumb curiosity, but: can someone...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 6th 06, 06:00 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm,alt.photography,rec.photo.marketplace.35mm
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon N80

THO wrote:
In article ,
Carlos Moreno wrote:

Just plain old dumb curiosity, but: can someone...
Forum: 35mm Equipment for Sale December 6th 06, 05:59 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm,alt.photography,rec.photo.marketplace.35mm
Replies: 12
Views: 3,024
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon N80

THO wrote:
In article ,
Carlos Moreno wrote:

Just plain old dumb curiosity, but: can someone...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 6th 06, 05:59 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm,alt.photography,rec.photo.marketplace.35mm
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon N80

THO wrote:
In article ,
Carlos Moreno wrote:

Just plain old dumb curiosity, but: can someone...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment December 1st 06, 06:12 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By scenic_man
Film cameras that store exposure information

Bandicoot wrote:
"Nicholas O. Lindan" wrote in message
...
"Bandicoot" wrote

I...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment November 24th 06, 08:18 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon lens compatabilties

William Graham wrote:
"scenic_man" wrote in message
news:7Ei9h.6731$7a2.852@trndny06...
-- An AI or AI-converted lens will mount on your D70, but it won't
...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment November 23rd 06, 03:08 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 27
Views: 1,469
Posted By scenic_man
[SI] 21st Century Fetish comments

Michael Benveniste wrote:

Depleted uranium? cringe

Cringe? Nah. Great stuff.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depleted_uranium#Civilian_applications
Some people use it to add weight to very...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment November 23rd 06, 02:56 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon lens compatabilties

Michael Benveniste wrote:
(. . .)

What a lot of great information! Thanks!


-- To convert a lens today, I strongly recommend John White. For
pricing and terms, see...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment November 23rd 06, 06:19 AM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By scenic_man
Nikon lens compatabilties

Michael Benveniste wrote:
On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:42:02 -0000, "Paul" nobody@nowere,com wrote:

Anyone know if the newer Nikon digital cameras D80 and D200 accept older
Nikon fit manual...
Forum: 35mm Photo Equipment November 18th 06, 04:00 PM Posted to rec.photo.equipment.35mm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,948
Posted By scenic_man
The (possible) Return of Velvia 50!!!

(. . .) Could the re-introduction of Kodak's Ektar/Royal Gold 25 be next???

Boy, that'd be a kick! I *loved* that stuff!
I even have a big display-size box, just as a memento.
Forum: Digital SLR Cameras November 16th 06, 06:13 AM Posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By scenic_man
cheat sheet

Does anyone have a table of actual sizes at actual distances
and how much of the sensor they will take up?

Such a table would be useful in *quickly* determining
what lens(es) I needed to take along...
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